Google is discontinuing its dark web report: why it matters

Google will discontinue its dark web report feature in early 2026 (new scans end Jan 15; tool removed Feb 16) due to limited actionable value, and the article argues that awareness of data exposure still matters; it highlights Malwarebytes tools—Personal Data Remover, Digital Footprint scan, and Identity Theft Protection—as ways to reduce exposed personal data and monitor for identity misuse.